Figures on this page were checked in September 2026. Sources are listed with each figure. Fiscal years in Pakistan run from July to June.
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How big is it? | Part of $536 million in leather products exports |
| Where is it made? | Sialkot, Kasur |
| Is the US a buyer? | Gloves go mainly to the US and Europe, through safety distributors, sports brands and private label buyers. |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
| Our commission | 3 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce |
Pakistan's gloves exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Leather products exports (garments, gloves and other), July 2025 to May 2026 | $535.8 million (up 2.69 percent) | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, as reported by World Footwear |
| Leather glove exports, fiscal year 2025-26 | Down 5.15 percent | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics |
| US imports from Pakistan of leather articles, including gloves, 2025 | $191.3 million | UN Comtrade data, via Trading Economics |
What the numbers mean
Glove exports dipped in 2025-26 while other leather products grew. Work and safety gloves are a steady US market, because safety distributors buy the same items year after year.
Where it is made
Sialkot makes most of Pakistan's export gloves: work, driving, sports, goalkeeper, motorbike and fashion gloves. Leather comes from tanneries in Kasur, Lahore and Karachi.
Where it is sold
Gloves go mainly to the US and Europe, through safety distributors, sports brands and private label buyers. Across all products, the US bought $5.76 billion of goods from Pakistan in 2025, more than any other country.
Products we help you sell
- Leather work and driver gloves
- Mechanic and cut resistant gloves
- Motorbike and sports gloves
- Fashion and winter gloves
- Gardening gloves
Who buys gloves in the US
- Safety supply distributors
- Hardware and farm store suppliers
- Motorbike gear brands
- Private label glove brands
Large US channels in this field
- Industrial and safety distributors such as Grainger, Fastenal, MSC Industrial Supply and Global Industrial
- Hardware, farm and home improvement store suppliers
- Motorbike gear distributors and brands
- Private label work glove brands
We name these companies and events to show the kind of buyer in this field. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
A business partner, not a distributor
Many Pakistani gloves makers sell through distributors and importers. That can be good business, and we can help you win distributors as buyers. But when a distributor stands between you and the market, your name rarely reaches the end buyer and much of the value stays abroad.
We work differently. We are your US office and sales team, working for you:
| A distributor | Pak Export Partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the goods | The distributor buys your goods and owns them | We never own your goods |
| Whose name the buyer sees | Often the distributor's brand, not yours | Your company and your brand |
| Who sets the resale price | The distributor, with its own markup | You set your price. We add no markup |
| How they earn | A margin on every unit they resell | A monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders |
| Who keeps the buyer list | The distributor | You. Every buyer contact is in your monthly report |
Because we do not buy your goods, we have no reason to push your price down. We win when you get paid.
US rules to know before you ship
- Work glove buyers often ask for cut and puncture ratings under US voluntary standards. Having test reports ready helps you win orders.
- Medical and exam gloves are FDA regulated medical devices.
- Every pair or package must show the country of origin.
We are not a licensed customs broker or regulatory consultant. For work that needs a license, we coordinate licensed US partners and include them in your plan. See our US labeling guide and customs guide.
How we help
- A US company, Chicago address and US phone, so buyers deal with an American business
- A website and catalog with US sizes, US prices and quote forms, built to be found on Google
- Cold outreach to US buyers in this product line, with samples shipped from Chicago
- Buyer checks before you ship on credit
- Retail sales through Amazon USA or your own Shopify store, where it fits
We work with gloves makers and exporters anywhere in Pakistan, especially in Sialkot, Kasur.
Commission for this industry
On our US Sales Desk plans, commission for gloves is 3 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce. You pay nothing on orders that are not paid, and nothing on your existing buyers. See all prices.
Common questions
Do work gloves need certification in the US?
Most work gloves have no required certification, but buyers often ask for cut and puncture ratings under US voluntary standards.
Do you help with medical gloves?
Medical gloves are FDA regulated devices with extra rules. We can introduce you to FDA consultants, but our main focus is work, sports and fashion gloves.
Do you buy gloves from us and resell them?
No. We are not a distributor. We never own your goods. You sell directly to US buyers, and we earn a monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders.
Can you help us sell to US distributors?
Yes. Distributors are often good buyers. We find them, present your products and follow up, and you keep the relationship and set your price.